Table 2 Synoptic table of the categories of key questions addressed in the interviews

The impacts of social determinants of health for the occurrence of MDR-TB

- High social vulnerability;

- Homeless people;

- Deprived of liberty;

- Low educational level;

- Inadequate food;

- Legitimate drugs and illicit drugs

Strategies for adherence and achieving equity

- Social benefits as a way to improve nutrition;

- Social benefits like “bargain” for treatment;

- Basic basket as a facilitator for the treatment;

- Financial assistance for transport;

- Directly observed treatment.

Challenges for adherence and equity among patients in a context of the syndemic brought on by COVID-19

- Patients with MDR-TB may be more susceptible to COVID-19;

- COVID-19 as an obstacle to the follow-up of MDR-TB treatment.